Woolverton Conservation Area

Left: The lookout view from Woolverton Conservation Area. Top right: The Dutch Shop located on the way to Woolverton. Bottom right: The Bruce Trail entrance at Woolverton. Photos: Beth Brown.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Woolverton Conservation Area is a hidden jewel for those who enjoy hiking and beautiful look-out points. Located on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment within the Town of Grimsby, this Conservation Area covers 18 hectares of land which is largely made up of a variety of nut trees and hardwood Sugar Maple forest. Since some trails within the Woolverton Conservation site are located on the edge of the escarpment slope, the lookout area provides nice scenery for photographs or for viewing the sunset.

Woolverton Conservation Area can be used mainly for hiking, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. Furthermore, the area does not include parking but is accessible by the Bruce Trail only, so visitors are advised to park within the town of Grimsby and hike to the area. Visitors are encouraged to explore some of the culture that Grimsby has to offer on the way to Woolverton. Some sites to visit along the way include the Grimsby Museum, Coles Garden Centre, Monks Chocolates, The Judge and Jester, the Village in Centre, the Grimsby Public Art Gallery, and The Dutch Shop.

Visitors can get to Woolverton from the the Adam Dopko Access Trail. This side trial gradually descends the Niagara Escarpment to Main Street West, where visitors can find parking. Visitors can also park further in town and hike to the area.

Recreational uses

-Hiking

-Wildlife Viewing

-Snow Shoeing

Photo Gallery

The woods within Woolverton are very thick and rugged. Visitors are advised to stay on the trails. Notice the extremely thick brush. It is ideal for animals to hide in. (Photo: Beth Brown)

There are young as well as old-growth trees within Woolverton Conservation Area. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This sign lets visitors know that have arrived at Woolverton. The sign is located on a tree directly across from the Bruce Trail entrance on Woolverton Road. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is one of the many look-out points at Woolverton. Since the trail is located near the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, visitors can get a nice view of the landscape below. Lake Ontario is visible, as well as Toronto on a clear day. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is a trail within Woolverton. There is very thick brush on either side of the trail. Visitors should wear hiking boots. (Photo: Beth Brown)

The Dutch Shop is located in downtown Grimsby on the way to Woolverton Conservation Area. Visitors can purchase gifts and specialty foods at this shop. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is the Bruce Trail entrance that leads within Woolverton. Look for the Bruce Trail sign to be sure you have found the correct path. (Photo: Beth Brown)

These are young nutt trees within Woolverton Conservation Area. Many gray squirrels can be seen jumping amongst these trees. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is the Bruce Trail sign that marks one of the entrances to Woolverton Conservation Area. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is one of the many flower species that line the trails at Woolverton Conservation Area. Bumble bees and different types of butterflies can be seen pollinating these wild-flowers during the spring and summer months. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is a second look-out point at Woolverton. Lake Ontario is visible, as well as the farming and housing developments below. (Photo: Beth Brown)

The woods within Woolverton are very thick and rugged. Visitors are advised to stay on the trails. Notice the extremely thick brush. It is ideal for animals to hide in. (Photo: Beth Brown)

There are young as well as old-growth trees within Woolverton Conservation Area. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This sign lets visitors know that have arrived at Woolverton. The sign is located on a tree directly across from the Bruce Trail entrance on Woolverton Road. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is one of the many look-out points at Woolverton. Since the trail is located near the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, visitors can get a nice view of the landscape below. Lake Ontario is visible, as well as Toronto on a clear day. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is a trail within Woolverton. There is very thick brush on either side of the trail. Visitors should wear hiking boots. (Photo: Beth Brown)

The Dutch Shop is located in downtown Grimsby on the way to Woolverton Conservation Area. Visitors can purchase gifts and specialty foods at this shop. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is the Bruce Trail entrance that leads within Woolverton. Look for the Bruce Trail sign to be sure you have found the correct path. (Photo: Beth Brown)

These are young nutt trees within Woolverton Conservation Area. Many gray squirrels can be seen jumping amongst these trees. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is the Bruce Trail sign that marks one of the entrances to Woolverton Conservation Area. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is one of the many flower species that line the trails at Woolverton Conservation Area. Bumble bees and different types of butterflies can be seen pollinating these wild-flowers during the spring and summer months. (Photo: Beth Brown)

This is a second look-out point at Woolverton. Lake Ontario is visible, as well as the farming and housing developments below. (Photo: Beth Brown)

9. Take the 1st right (South) onto Woolverton Road/​Regional Road 8 - Destination will be on the right

10. See the Bruce Trail entrance into Woolverton Conservation Area

From Niagara:

1. Take the 420 West highway

2. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Queen Elizabeth Way/​Hamilton/​Toronto and merge onto Queen Elizabeth Way

3. Take exit 74 for Casablanca Boulevard South

4. Turn left onto Casablanca Boulevard

5. Turn left onto Main Street West

6. Take the 1st right onto Woolverton Road/​Regional Road 8 - Destination will be on the right

7. See the Bruce Trail entrance into Woolverton Conservation Area

ECOLOGICAL

Woolverton Conservation area lies on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment. The forest contains a variety of nut trees and hardwood sugarmaple. The many nut trees within Woolverton Conservation area provide food for the eastern gray squirrel species, which thrives in this area. Visitors and wildlife viewers can witness the eastern gray squirrel jumping from tree to tree within these thick woods. The northern flying squirrel is also known to be in this area of the Niagara Escarpment; however they are nocturnal and can only be seen after sunset. White-tailed deer live within this conservation area, which wildlife viewers can enjoy watching. Hunting is not permitted at Woolverton Conservation Area.